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Project Profile Spotlight

This aircraft hangar is the largest in the world for the US Navy with clearspans of 455' and 428'
at the front of the hangar to accommodate various aircraft. To achieve these record-setting
clearspans, three-story tall box trusses were assembled in sections on the ground then lifted
into place with the entire system bearing on temporary shoring towers. A 15-panel vertical lift
fabric hangar door system by Megadoor was installed, supported by the box trusses. The 3-D structural
design by BHS proved to be over 25% more efficient than the nearest conventional solution.

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